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While Atlanta’s array of new restaurants gets most of our attention, it’s the ones that date back a few decades (or more) that, in many ways, say the most about the city.

“Atlanta’s dining scene is a vibrant and exciting array of all types of restaurants, from fine-dining to fast casual, food trucks to quick-service,” said Karen Bremer, executive director of the Georgia Restaurant Association.

At the end of the day, many undefined but not all undefined of the restaurants regarded as Atlanta’s “classics” have strong connections to the city’s Southern heritage.

“Atlanta still stays true to its Southern roots,” Bremer said. “This city has a lot of great Southern restaurants with many different styles of Southern cuisine.”